It appears that the confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh has ended up being a net positive for Republicans.

The WSJ/NBC poll, to me, clarifies there is Kavanaugh effect of sorts, & it has been net positive for Republicans. Did it juice Democrats? Yes. But they didn’t need any more enthusiasm – Rs did, & it could make difference in competitive lean R House seats, never mind Senate.

The RCP average of President Obama’s approval rating was at 45.8 percent at this point in 2010, so it’s probably not a good idea to assume that this poll means the GOP will hold the House of Representatives next month.

However, the Kavanaugh debacle by Democrats, combined with the extremely positive recent economic data, has given Republicans a chance to hold the House (contrary to what many in the media want you to believe) and make gains in the Senate.